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JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. In the US hybrids fell from about 3% of total sales in 2008-09 to 2.2%

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MARCH 16, 2016

We should continue to adopt policies to reduce transportation energy demand and emissions, while using our evolving information base to assess and reassess which options have the greatest leverage. —John Heywood. More research, development, and demonstration studies are needed to lay the foundation for such a long-term transformation.

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

The original Plan, first released in 2008, was developed on the principle that a balanced mix of strategies is the best way to cut emissions and grow California’s economy in a clean and sustainable direction. Recommended transportation actions beyond 2020. Transportation, Land Use, Fuels, and Infrastructure. Agriculture.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

mpg from December, according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). All vehicles purchased from October 2007 through September 2008 were assumed to be model year 2008. Analogous assumptions were made for vehicles purchased in each additional model year. mpg US (10.2

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

In addition, PennDOT will enter into a CNG supply contract with the selected partner as well as purchase agreements with each of the transit agencies. In September 2012, Corbett signed into law the Public and Private Partnerships for Transportation Act, which authorized P3 projects in Pennsylvania.

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DECEMBER 31, 2015

Adopted in 2000, the Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies required reductions in diesel particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen emissions from urban buses and transit fleet vehicles, and required zero emission bus purchases for transit agencies with 200 or more urban buses.

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JUNE 10, 2011

Although the reports both focus strongly on the increased use of natural gas in power generation, they also explore the likely impact of increased natural gas use on transportation. The MIT report, which is focused on the US, albeit within a global context, concludes that natural gas use in the transportation sector is likely to increase.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

A core group of 15 commercial airlines has signed non-binding memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for negotiating purchases from two different producers of synthetic jet fuel: AltAir Fuels LLC and RenTech Inc. Glenn Tilton, Air Transport Association of America, Inc. Earlier post.).

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MAY 30, 2011

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). —Jonn Axsen.

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Davis Sustainable Transportation PHEV Transportation 231

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Average annual capital needs and gap estimates, all levels of government, 2008-35 (in 2008 dollars). A bi-partisan Congressionally-created commission has recommended a shift from motor fuel taxes to direct fees charged to transportation infrastructure users—i.e., Click to enlarge. The nation faces a crisis. Paying our Way”.

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JUNE 4, 2011

and its wholly owned subsidiary SMRT International Pte Ltd, a multi-modal transport service provider in Singapore, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BYD Company Limited to enter into discussions regarding the possibility of establishing a joint venture to distribute BYD’s eBUSes and e6 Taxis in Singapore.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

As oil prices decreased in the 1990s, the consumer acceptance of hydrous ethanol fueled cars greatly decreased and purchases of gasoline fueled automobiles returned to previous levels. Hydrous ethanol has been used in the United States as a transportation fuel for at least one hundred years. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in the United States.

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JUNE 14, 2016

TransLink, the regional transit authority to Metro Vancouver, BC, and the first Canadian transportation provider to achieve Platinum sustainability status from the American Transportation Association, recently purchased six of the new CleanCNG units.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

In March 2008, EPA finalized a three part program significantly to reduce emissions from diesel locomotives of all types: line-haul, switch, and passenger rail. In 2008, EPA estimated the social cost of the new program (rail and marine) will be approximately $740 million in 2030. for locomotive transportation services.

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California Emissions EPA Mariner 231

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JULY 23, 2012

The specific issue was EPA’s interpretation of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) language deeming any ethanol plant built in 2008 and 2009 and fired with natural gas, biomass, or any combination thereof to be in compliance with the required 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for the ethanol to be considered “renewable”.

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District of Columbia EPA 2008 Renewable 225

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008. The transport sector currently accounts for a fifth of global final energy consumption, and increased demand from this sector is expected to make up all future growth in oil use worldwide. Fiscal measures can have a strong influence on vehicle-purchasing behavior.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The creation of a low-emission zone (LEZ) is part of a larger plan to reduce air pollution from transportation in Haifa. Among the actions taken by the national government are subsidies for hybrid taxis; incentives to purchase electric buses; and support for electric car-sharing programs. Source: MOEP. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Emissions Pollution 186

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Former Transportation and Commerce Secretary Norman Mineta, who served under former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Consumer preference for diesel versus hybrids can be attributed to the “fun-to-drive” nature and lower purchase price of diesels. Diesel/hybrid US take-rates, June 2010-June 2011. Data: Polk. Click to enlarge.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a set of proposals to transition Washington to cleaner sources of energy and to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits adopted by the state Legislature in 2008. Cleaner transportation options for consumers. Sustainable transportation planning. Cap-and-trade.

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Washington Cleaner Emissions Energy 220

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JULY 6, 2018

Following the conclusion of internal technical analyses of all its V TDI engines, Audi has passed on its essential findings to the German Federal Motor Vehicle Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, KBA) as the responsible authority. The details will be discussed over the coming weeks.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. overall from 2008 to 2035. CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector are projected to remain at 33% of the total in 2035, but increase from 1,925 million metric tons in 2008 to 2,115 in 2035. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

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APRIL 9, 2010

The Electrification Coalition is a group of business leaders representing the entire value chain of an electrified transportation sector. The Inforum LIFT model is a detailed economic forecasting model, which captures, among other things, the effects of purchases and sales between industries. Transportation Costs. million jobs.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Shortly thereafter an Apple board member stated Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) suggested the company could build an EV around the time Tesla arrived on the automotive scene in 2008. In theory, Apple would equip Transporter vans with autonomous tech at Italdesign (a VW property) in Italy.&

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2014 Electric Cars Lexus Cars 108

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

If adopted by states, it would apply to the transportation sector, and potentially to fuels used for heating buildings. A credit trading system will provide opportunities to control costs by allowing a supplier to purchase credits from low carbon fuels and average them with higher carbon fuels delivered to customers.

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JULY 6, 2018

Following the conclusion of internal technical analyses of all its V TDI engines, Audi has passed on its essential findings to the German Federal Motor Vehicle Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, KBA) as the responsible authority. The details will be discussed over the coming weeks.

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Teslarati

MAY 13, 2021

Yesterday, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla would be eliminating the ability to purchase vehicles with Bitcoin after citing environmental challenges. ” After producing all-electric powertrains since 2008 with the release of the original Tesla Roadster, the company has saved over 16.5 Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2021. .”

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JUNE 12, 2012

Purchase, financing or leasing of the vehicle including the battery is also possible. The one millionth smart fortwo was built in September 2008, coinciding with the tenth birthday of the brand. Transport and logistics are therefore reduced to a minimum. Prices in Germany (including 19% VAT). smart fortwo electric drive.

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MARCH 8, 2010

CO 2 emissions from transportation sector by scenario in the study. Economy-wide CO 2 prices of $30-60/t CO 2 are too weak on their own to motivate significant reductions in CO 2 emissions from transportation. The key to obtaining significant reductions in transportation-related GHG emissions is to increase the cost of driving.

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APRIL 12, 2012

The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The California Energy Commission approved funding of $2,604,000 to help bring more buses and trucks powered by natural gas to the state’s highways.

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Gas California Energy Vehicles 262

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MARCH 28, 2012

However, US purchases of crude oil in 2011 increased from Canada and Saudi Arabia and declined from Mexico, Venezuela, and Nigeria, according to final trade data from EIA’s February 2012 Company Level Imports report. million bbl/d, up 10% from the year before, and were the highest level since 2008. Saudi Arabia. Crude oil imports of 1.1

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Probabilities at different price points for at lest some chance of purchase. The survey of a nationally representative sample of 2,513 adults age 18 and over was conducted between July and November 2008 by the U-M Institute for Social Research as part of the Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Source: Curtin et al.

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Michigan Plug-in Cost Of Plug 218

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APRIL 18, 2011

The transportation end-use sector accounted for 1,745.5 Fuel purchased in the US for international aircraft and marine travel accounted for an additional 123.1 Fuel purchased in the US for international aircraft and marine travel accounted for an additional 123.1 Tg CO 2 Eq. Tg) from 1990 to 2009. Tg) from 1990 to 2009.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ampere Zeal EX launched in India at Rs 75,000/- Ampere-Primus-Electric Scooter-Price-109000/- Ampere Electric, part of Greaves Electric Mobility, entered the world of electric vehicles in 2008. The company launched its line of high-performance e-scooters for the EV sector, Ampere Zeal EX, and Ampere Primus.

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MARCH 19, 2015

The order has operational directives for building and fleet management, electricity generation, water use, waste management and purchasing. Through more efficient Federal operations, agency direct greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by at least 40% over the next decade, the order suggests.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Norway leads electric vehicle (EV) adoption, boasting the highest share of new EV purchases worldwide. Curbing CO2 Emissions with Electric Transport. In 1990, a CO2 tax was implemented and the country began to focus on establishing a greener transport system by promoting Norwegian EV production and adoption. in 2018 and 42.4%

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Global Norway Tax Taxi 83

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are the next step, potentially offering zero-emissions transportation depending on how far the vehicle travels. In 2008, Pike notes, In 2008, the North America market accounted for 63% of global hybrid sales. Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Fleet Markets”.

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